Senior Accounts Assistant

JDR Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension 5% employee + 5% by us

Death-in-service benefit

Salary sacrifice electric vehicle

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant in Aberdeen to maintain accurate financial records and support day-to-day finance operations.

This hands-on role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong Xero skills, and the ability to manage ledgers, invoices, reconciliations, and reporting while collaborating with the finance team in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience using Xero and knowledge of ledgers and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy in financial data.
• Solid organisational and communication skills to support finance processes.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance administration using Xero.
• Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers.
• Process customer invoices, supplier bills, payments and banking transactions.
• Complete bank, credit card and control account reconciliations.
• Support credit control by monitoring outstanding and overdue balances.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Respond promptly to customer and supplier queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Organisation

Communication

Deadline management

Excel proficiency

Tools

Xero

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant

JDR are seeking an experienced, detail-focused Senior Accounts Assistant for our client in Aberdeen. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function.

This is a full time position and is office based with no remote working.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance administration using Xero
• Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers
• Process customer invoices, supplier bills, payments and banking transactions
• Complete bank, credit card and control account reconciliations
• Support credit control by monitoring outstanding and overdue customer balances
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and management reporting
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer and supplier queries
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting

What we're looking for

• Strong practical experience using Xero.
• Sound knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confidence working with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Company pension: 5% employee contribution and 5% company contribution
• Death-in-service benefit
• Option to join a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.